Infrastructure Associate
Firm Description:
Our client is a globally recognized law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys across 25+ international markets. Known for its deep sector focus in technology and innovation, energy and infrastructure, finance, and life sciences, the firm advises some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies on complex transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters. With a strong commitment to diversity, innovation, and workplace excellence, our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where attorneys engage in high-impact work that shapes industries and drives progress.
Position Description:
A leading global law firm is seeking a mid-level to senior associate to join its nationally recognized Energy & Infrastructure practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant infrastructure, public-private partnership (PPP/P3), concession, and project finance transactions in the market.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising private-sector participants on complex infrastructure projects and financings across a wide range of asset classes. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with sponsors, investors, lenders, developers, and concessionaires on high-profile domestic and international transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on the development, procurement, financing, acquisition, and operation of infrastructure projects.
- Represent equity sponsors, developers, concessionaires, lenders, investors, and other private-sector participants in PPP/P3 transactions.
- Structure, negotiate, and document project financings, concession agreements, and related infrastructure contracts.
- Support transactions from bid stage through financial close and ongoing project implementation.
- Assist clients with development, acquisition, refinancing, and restructuring of infrastructure assets.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams on complex energy and infrastructure matters.
- Provide strategic advice regarding project delivery models, risk allocation, and commercial arrangements.
Preferred Experience
Candidates should have meaningful experience in several of the following areas:
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP/P3)
- Concessions
- Project Finance
- Infrastructure Development
- Infrastructure Acquisitions
- Sponsor-Side Representation
- Lender Representation
- Greenfield Infrastructure Projects
Relevant Industry Experience
Experience with one or more of the following infrastructure sectors is highly desirable:
- Toll Roads
- Bridges and Tunnels
- Airports
- Rail and Transit
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
- Digital Infrastructure
- Data Centers
- Energy Transition Projects
- Renewable Energy
- Utilities
- Transportation Infrastructure
- Social Infrastructure
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- Approximately 3 to 9+ years of relevant experience in infrastructure, project finance, PPP/P3, or related transactional practices.
- Demonstrated experience representing sponsors, financing parties, developers, investors, or concessionaires.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Active bar membership in the jurisdiction where the attorney intends to practice.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary expected to range from $260,000 to $435,000, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors.
- Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- Mental wellness resources
- Family and caregiver support programs
- Parental leave benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
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Meet Your Recruiter
Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment
